Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye Project

Pen-y-Bryn

This charming three-bedroom country cottage is set in the heart of a welcoming south Herefordshire village. Throughout the home, there is a plethora of timelessly elegant character features, including exposed beams and farmhouse-style doors, but an inglenook fireplace within the sitting room presents a particularly pleasing focal point.

Location:

Llangrove, an idyllic south Herefordshire village, offers plenty of local amenities including a Church of England primary school, which carries an 'Outstanding' rating from SIAMS and a 'Good' grade from Ofsted. There is also a popular village hall, a welcoming church and a reputable country pub, The Royal Arms, which is positioned at the top of the village and regularly earns rave reviews online for good food, excellent beer and an inviting atmosphere. The Great Trewen Milk Shed, situated next to the village hall, near the play park, is also worth a special mention. This self-service vending machine provides fresh, gently pasteurised whole milk along with a small range of groceries such as fresh eggs, cakes, butter and cheese.

Even more amenities, including another excellent primary school, a well-stocked village shop and a reputable MOT centre, can be found in the neighbouring village of Whitchurch two miles away.
Llangrove sits equidistance between the historic and well-appointed market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, which fringe the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The spectacular setting of Symonds Yat, which is one of the most well-known landscapes within the AONB, is a short drive (around ten minutes) from Llangrove. This location is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs. There are several riverside pubs and restaurants which are exceedingly popular with residents and tourists alike - and a wide range of outdoor pursuits; walking, cycling, canoeing and wild swimming, are easily accessible. Llangrove also boasts good access to excellent transport links. Two miles away, motorists can join the A40; the eastbound road provides a direct route to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds whereas the westbound route heads towards the M4 at Newport. In addition, the M50 motorway begins in Ross-on-Wye nine miles away, giving good access to the M5.

The home at a glance:

Although the property would benefit from some updating and alteration work, it could be occupied immediately by new owners whilst works are being planned. This cottage has excellent potential and would make an excellent project for a new owner to enhance the property and truly make it their own. Pen-y-Bryn is set off a quiet country lane, surrounded by glorious countryside. The main entrance leads into a generous reception hall-cum-cloakroom, an area which carries a wooden floor, plus plenty of hooks and room to store coats and shoes after spending time enjoying the rural surroundings. There is also a conveniently placed WC, basin and towel rail - plus a lift to the first floor, creating an ideal layout for a less mobile family member. The wooden floor continues into a handsome sitting room, which excellently showcases the historic character of the Victorian cottage. There is a wood-burning stove - a staple of country life - housed within a red sandstone inglenook fireplace, a richly coloured rock that is synonymous with the local area. A heavily timbered ceiling presents another striking feature and the room flows around to the left, opening into a light-streamed conservatory which has a set of French doors that lead out to a sun terrace.

Beyond the conservatory, there is a dual-aspect kitchen which is complete with base-and-wall-mounted solid wood shaker units, a fitted dresser with display windows, and a breakfast bar, offering an informal dining area. In terms of practicalities, the kitchen is equipped with a quirky 1 + 1/2 sink with a mixer tap and a variety of integrated appliances including a Neff compact dishwasher, an under-counter fridge, a Hotpoint oven, a Neff microwave and a Neff gas hob with an attractive carved casing surrounds the extractor above. It is also worth noting that one of the units conceals a washing machine and, at the far end of the room, a door leads into a large pantry which includes plenty of shelving and ample room for another fridge and a freezer.

The ground floor of the property also offers another room which was previously used for additional storage but may instead serve as a home office. The staircase in the sitting room leads up to the first floor, and ornate metal balustrades surround the landing, presenting a pretty detail. On this level, the largest bedroom carries an en-suite bathroom which contains a corner bath, WC, bidet and basin. This bathroom is separated from the bedroom by textured frosted glass panels and doors, so it retains the natural light from the bathroom. The bedroom itself boasts an elevated view over the surrounding patchwork fields as well as a characterful partially vaulted ceiling with picture rails and a built-in cupboard.

Of the other two bedrooms, one is dual aspect and carries exposed beams, whereas the other - fitted with plenty of shelving - is where the lift arrives from the floor below. On the landing, between the two bedrooms, there is a washroom which is complete with a WC and a basin.

The well-stocked cottage garden is sheltered, and features two vegetable plot areas in the far corner. The sun terrace offers a tranquil space to sit and features a small wooden raised bed pond. In terms of parking arrangements, there is a generous surfaced driveway which offers enough room to park around four or five vehicles, and a large detached garage - which incorporates extensive power and lighting, and was previously used as a bespoke workshop.

General: Services

Oil-fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage. Telephone line and broadband are available.
Local authority Herefordshire Council. Tax band E.
Tenure Freehold

Directions:

When entering the village of Llangrove from the direction of Whitchurch, take the right-hand turning immediately before Llangrove CE Academy. Pen-y-Bryn is found after about 130 metres, on the right-hand side of the road.

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Distances

Monmouth 6 miles - Ross-on-Wye 8 miles - Hereford 17 miles - Abergavenny 19 miles - Gloucester 25 miles - Cheltenham 33 miles - (All distances are approximate)